Creativity Is Not a Synonym for Art

Creativity isn’t the same thing as art. It isn’t only a painting or poem or piece of jewelry. It isn’t only a movie or musical. It isn’t only a sculpture or a song.

Creativity lives in the everyday. In the unglamorous, messy, routine, I-don’t-feel-at-all-creative everyday. Because you can use your creativity with anything.

For instance, you can use your creativity when decluttering, to come up with playful systems that simplify your days and make your house into the home you want it to be.

You can use your creativity to combine seemingly disparate ingredients into harmonious, delicious meals. To plate your food beautifully. To have different themes for every night. To host unique dinner parties.

You can use your creativity to create a morning routine that nourishes you, and sets a magical tone for the rest of your day—anything from documenting the sunrise to meditating on a supportive mantra. And, of course, you can do the same with an evening routine—anything from journaling about the day to having a meaningful conversation with your spouse (by asking these questions or these questions).

APA Reference
Tartakovsky, M. (2017). Creativity Is Not a Synonym for Art. Psych Central.
Retrieved on February 22, 2018, from https://blogs.psychcentral.com/everyday-creativity/2017/06/creativity-is-not-a-synonym-for-art/

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